"I'll believe AI speeds up game dev when we get an Obra Dinn sequel" — dev pushes back on the hype
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-11-10
Developer NathanpmYoung is skeptical of claims that AI is dramatically speeding up game development: "I will believe the speedup in AI game development when we get an Obra Dinn sequel."
The quip captures a common sentiment in AI circles — demos are easy, but games with tight design and distinctive craft like Lucas Pope's Obra Dinn are another matter.
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